Politics
Trump's Political Challenges
President Trump is facing growing discontent with the economy and declining poll numbers. His grip on Republican primaries remains strong despite recent primary defeats in Indiana, Kentucky, and Louisiana.
Coverage timeline — 4 articles
NPR
President Trump faces mounting political pressure on multiple fronts, particularly when it comes to his handling of the war and the consequences it's having on the economy.
2026-04-03 09:00 UTC
The Hill
President Trump is heading to one of the country’s most competitive swing districts on Friday on the heels of a number of high-profile GOP primary wins, giving voters a preview of his general election message in the face of growing discontent with the economy and declining poll numbers. Trump will
2026-05-22 10:00 UTC
The Hill
President Trump's grip on Republican primaries appears tighter than ever as a string of GOP officeholders who came under his wrath fell to defeat in contests over the past month in Indiana, Kentucky and Louisiana. Yet there’s a disconnect for the party, which is facing alarm bells about its standing
2026-05-22 10:00 UTC
The Hill
A court showdown will unfold Friday to determine the fate of Alabama’s congressional map for the midterms. Alabama Republicans want to restore a map that would remove the state’s second majority-Black district and give the party a potential pickup. Republicans say the restoration should be allowed f
2026-05-22 10:00 UTC